A listing of educational materials in poster format pertaining to groundwater and/or groundwater protection follows:
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Groundwater: The Hidden Resource
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 24” x 34” color poster illustrates where groundwater
is found, confined/unconfined aquifers, discharge and recharge areas.
Reverse side of poster contains groundwater usage facts, definitions
and hands-on activity. Grade school (grades 3 – 5) and middle school
(grades 6 – 8) editions are available.
Target Audience: Educators
Note: Please specify which edition you would prefer.
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Groundwater and Land Use in the Water Cycle
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Contact:
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
3817 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53705
608-262-1705
Description: 11” x 17” color poster illustrates the connection
between land use activities and their potential to impact
groundwater.
Target Audience: General public, educators, local/state agencies
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Groundwater Protection Begins at Home
National Small Flows Clearinghouse
Contact:
National Small Flows Clearinghouse
West Virginia University/NRCCE
P.O. Box 6064
Morgantown, WV 26506-6064
800-624-8301
Description: 17” x 22” two-sided poster lists sources of
hazardous waste in the home and includes guidelines for
their safe disposal. Explains importance of groundwater
pollution prevention. A great reference for operators/owners
of septic systems.
Target Audience: General public, educators
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Oceans – Coastal Hazards: Hurricanes, Tsunamis and Coastal Erosion
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 22” x 35” color poster illustrates shoreline
features and how natural processes and catastrophic events
such as hurricanes can change the shape of the coast
and affect nearby environments. Tides and waves, coastal
erosion, hurricanes and tsunamis are explained on the back
of the poster. Activities, interpretive questions
and extensions are also covered on the back of the poster.
Grade school and middle school editions.
Target Audience: Educators
Note: Please specify which edition you would prefer.
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Protect Kentucky’s Karst Aquifers from Nonpoint Source Pollution
Kentucky Geological Survey
Contact:
Kentucky Geological Survey Publication Sales office
228 Mining and Mineral Resources Building
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0107
877-778-7827
Description: 27” x 39” single-sided poster explains a karst
aquifer, why it is important, how the aquifer may become
polluted, and how to protect the aquifer from nonpoint source
pollution. Nonpoint source pollution is also explained.
Target Audience: General public, educators of middle school
and high school students
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Water: The Resource That Gets Used and Used for Everything
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 24” x 35” color poster shows the many uses
of water, including mining, recreation, agriculture, public
supply, domestic needs and transportation. The reverse side
is divided into eight panels with information and activities.
Grade school (grades 3 – 5) and middle school (grades 6 – 8) editions.
Target Audience: Educators
Note: Please specify which edition you would prefer.
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Water Quality: Potential Sources of Pollution
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 26” x 43” color poster shows many sources of surface
water and groundwater pollution. Identifies the source as either
nonpoint or point source pollution. The reverse side has eight panels with
related information and activities. Grade school
(grades 3 – 5) and middle school (grades 6 – 8) editions.
Target Audience: Educators.
Note: Please specify which edition you would prefer.
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Watersheds: Where We Live
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 22” x 35” color poster illustrates the three types
of watersheds (undeveloped, unplanned and planned). The reverse
side has eight panels with related information and activities.
Grade school (grades 3 – 5) and middle school (grades 6 – 8) editions.
Target Audience: Educators
Note: Please specify which edition you would prefer.
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Wetlands: Water, Wildlife, Plants and People
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 24” x 35” color poster illustrates different types of
wetlands. Reverse side has three panels that cover
estuarine and inland wetland types, student activities, wetlands
life and definitions. Grade school (grades 3 – 5) and middle school
(grades 6- 8) editions.
Target Audience: Educators
Note: Please specify which edition you would prefer.
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What? Me a Scientist?!
USGS Learning Web: Geo-Resource
Contact:
USGS Information Services
P.O. Box 25286
Denver, CO 80225
888-ASK-USGS
Description: 30” x 19.5” color poster depicting women in
science careers.
Target Audience: Educators of middle school through high
school students
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For More Information Contact:
Pat Keefe
14 Reilly Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: 502-564-3410
Fax: 502-564-9899
E-mail: pat.keefe@ky.gov
